In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹2,201 per quintal in Agriculture Produce Market Committee Umarga APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Jowar(Sorghum) yards.
01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,201
- Lowest Price Today₹2,201
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,201
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Jowar ( White))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Jowar(Sorghum) is about 12.8% below the period average, sitting just 26.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thara APMC Leader | ₹6,555 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 3 Pune APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,155 |
| 6 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Chotila APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 8 Narayanpet APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Nira(Saswad) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Bidar APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,755 (36.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Agriculture Produce Market Committee Umarga APMC ranged between ₹2,201 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,524. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,201 | ₹2,201 | ₹2,201 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,641 | ₹2,641 | ₹2,641 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Jowar(Sorghum) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Jowar(Sorghum) rate at Agriculture Produce Market Committee Umarga APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.